A phased, system-wide approach focuses on operations, infrastructure, and public acceptance Japan’s leading AAM provider, SkyDrive, has translated the country's plan for advanced air mobility (AAM). The Japanese roadmap stands out for its practicality. While many countries highlight aircraft development, Japan has taken a broader approach. Its national roadmap outlines how to … [Read more...] about Why Japan’s AAM Roadmap May Be the Most Realistic in the World
Urban Air Mobility
Electra.aero Chosen for Federal Advanced Air Mobility Program
Electra.aero has been named the premier private company participant in the Trump Administration’s inaugural Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program, or eIPP, according to a company announcement. The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration selected Electra to work with state and local partners on … [Read more...] about Electra.aero Chosen for Federal Advanced Air Mobility Program
Archer Aviation Brings Starlink Connectivity to Midnight Air Taxi
Archer Aviation announced on February 27, 2026 that it will integrate Starlink's low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet system into its Midnight electric air taxi aircraft. The collaboration marks Starlink's first entry into the urban air mobility sector. Starlink Connectivity in the Midnight eVTOL: Technical Details Midnight is a piloted eVTOL designed to carry up to … [Read more...] about Archer Aviation Brings Starlink Connectivity to Midnight Air Taxi
Autoflight Unveils First 5-Ton Heavy Lift eVTOL Aircraft
AutoFlight has introduced Matrix, the world's first 5-ton eVTOL aircraft, successfully completing a public full transition flight demonstration at its low-altitude flight test facility in Kunshan, China on February 5, 2026. 5-Ton eVTOL Achieves Historic Flight Milestone During the demonstration, Matrix flew alongside AutoFlight's 2-ton CarryAll cargo eVTOL, completing the … [Read more...] about Autoflight Unveils First 5-Ton Heavy Lift eVTOL Aircraft
SkyDrive to Demonstrate Remotely Piloted eVTOL Operations in Tokyo
Japan-based eVTOL developer SkyDrive Inc. will conduct demonstration flights of its Model SD-05 in Tokyo between February 24 and February 28, 2026. The event, organized in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., and Kanematsu Corporation, marks SkyDrive's first demo flight in the city and represents a significant step toward the … [Read more...] about SkyDrive to Demonstrate Remotely Piloted eVTOL Operations in Tokyo
